Best 3 Secondary schools in Telford – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Charlton School (Secondary) in Telford; Madeley Academy (Secondary) in Telford; Holy Trinity Academy (Secondary) in Telford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Charlton School, Madeley Academy and Holy Trinity Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and voluntary aided school type located around Telford and Telford, Shropshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Charlton School), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Charlton School (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,450, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST and THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Charlton School TF1 3FA	Madeley Academy TF7 5FB	Holy Trinity Academy TF2 9SQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Telford TF1 3FA	Telford Shropshire TF7 5FB	Telford Shropshire TF2 9SQ
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Jun 2023	2 16 Oct 2022	2 13 Jun 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	1100	900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST	THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Telford and Wrekin (894)
Website	www.charlton.uk.com	www.madeleyacademy.com	Holytrinity.academy
Telephone	01952386800	01952527700	01952386100
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Charlton School

TF1 3FA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Telford
TF1 3FA
Ofsted: 2 18 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
Website: www.charlton.uk.com
Telephone: 01952386800

Madeley Academy

TF7 5FB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Telford
Shropshire
TF7 5FB
Ofsted: 2 16 Oct 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.madeleyacademy.com
Telephone: 01952527700

Holy Trinity Academy

TF2 9SQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Telford
Shropshire
TF2 9SQ
Ofsted: 2 13 Jun 2018
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Telford and Wrekin (894)
Website: Holytrinity.academy
Telephone: 01952386100

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.